Cleared Windows Systems Admin W/RHEL Experience - TEKsystems

****This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Top Secret/SCI)****

***Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required***

Description:

System Administrators at the Force Tracking Mission Management Center ensure the secure, reliable, and continuous operation of mission-critical systems that support national defense. Through vigilant cybersecurity practices, proactive system maintenance, and strict adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) policies, system administrators safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of vital information and resources. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats, enabling the Force Tracking Mission Management Center to effectively support and enhance national defense capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Working in conjunction with the Cyberspace IT Team, the day-to-day duties include:
• Administration of Microsoft servers, workstations, and network infrastructure, including troubleshooting, break-fix activities, patching, and remediation of servers and workstations, along with system audit log reviews.
• RHEL System Administration: Performing updates, patch management, and troubleshooting of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, ensuring system security and access to trusted updates.
• Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) System Administration: Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting TAK applications to support operational requirements, ensuring continuous functionality for mission-critical tasks.
• Installing and configuring software and hardware as required.
• Managing network servers and technology tools.
• Setting up accounts and workstations as required.
• Troubleshooting issues and outages.
• Upgrading systems with new releases and software installs.
• Conducting server builds.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as required.
• Managing Microsoft Active Directory, GPO management, Certificate Administration, and Domain Controller Functional services.
• Communicating detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, including experience with RHEL systems.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with Top Secret SCI eligibility upon hire, with the ability to maintain this level of clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT II (CompTIA Security+ CE) or higher.
• DoD Computing environment certification.
• Experience with Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work unsupervised.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• BS Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Managing the installation, configuration, monitoring, security, backup, user access, software updates, network settings, performance tuning, troubleshooting, automation, documentation, compliance, and collaboration of RHEL systems to ensure their efficient and secure operation.
• Ability to automate tasks using PowerShell.
• Experience with virtual machine technologies (e.g., ESXi, VCenter, Vsphere)
• Familiarity with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) systems.
• Database experience (MS SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS.

Skills:

System administrator, Windows server, Linux, Server administrator, Clearance, Top Secret, Secret Security Clearance, stig, Software defined Radio, ACAS, SCAP, Windows, Manage engine, Ettus, GNU Radio, sec+, domain, Gots, Cots, SCCM, HBSS, VMWare, AWS, Azure

Top Skills Details:

1. Windows Systems Administration and including RHEL systems administration.

2. Implement and manage virtual machine (VM) technologies such as ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere

3. TS with SCI eligibility no upgrades

4. Maintain and optimize Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other Microsoft tools

Experience Level:

Entry Level

**Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

This job posting will end: 12/1/2024

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.